February 16, 2022
4:48 pm
While transition into adulthood is an exciting stage of your life, it can also be one of many unique challenges for you and your family, and this may be particularly difficult if you have behavioral health challenges. Challenges can include moving from a system overseen by DCYF or the schools to one overseen by BHDDH; moving from pediatric to adult providers; moving from one insurance coverage to another; moving from home to college; and going from being a student to joining the workforce.
Some people who have helped you manage your behavioral health challenges in the past may no longer be available. You may have to switch healthcare providers and obtain new insurance. We encourage you to turn to your parents, guardians, or other trusted adults for advice and consider their input as you make important life decisions.
Luckily, there are lots of resources to help you during transition. This Guidebook provides a roadmap for your transition, helping you locate and use available resources that will enable you to become a successful adult.
For more information, visit: BHDDH Behavioral Health Guide
December 22, 2020
4:35 pm
To be eligible for supports funded through BHDDH’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), individuals are required to meet the definition of developmental disability as stated in RI State Law. This agency provides an integrated, community based system of services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities (DD).
For next steps, resources and a transition timeline, visit the BHDDH Transition Services page by clicking HERE.
December 11, 2019
5:08 pm
The Quality Assurance (QA) Unit at BHDDH advocates for and protects adults with disabilities when violations occur that may have an adverse effect on an individual’s health, safety, welfare, rights, or quality of life. The services offered are for adults living with an intellectual and/or developmental disability, as well as for disabled individuals between the ages of 18 and 59 who are living in the community.
January 18, 2019
3:52 pm
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is responsible for planning, funding and overseeing a community system of services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities. Click on below link for application.
January 18, 2019
3:49 pm
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) provides an integrated, community-based system of services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities (DD). This system allows individuals with DD to utilize natural supports within their community while safeguarding their health and safety, promoting self-sufficiency, human rights and ensuring equitable access to, and allocation of, available resources in order to be responsive to the needs of each individual.
